Novel biomarker linked to hair loss can determine COVID severity in men

(Say Communications) Researchers have discovered a novel biomarker to identify male COVID-19 patients most at risk for ICU admission. The findings presented today at EADV's 2021 Spring Symposium, suggest that men with genetic characteristics (phenotypes) sensitive to the male sex hormone androgen, are more likely to experience severe COVID-19 disease.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news